Berkshire Medical Center Inc's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

725 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 1201

Region: : NY - Albany




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 175
Average amount Berkshire Medical Center Inc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $32,325.00
Average amount Medicare paid Berkshire Medical Center Inc for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $17,160.00
Difference between what Berkshire Medical Center Inc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $15,165.00
Hospital's Markup: 188%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $52,062.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,566.90
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 38% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 510 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 81%